- Luyengo, Eswatini
- consumersci@uniswa.sz
- +268 2517 0520
PROGRAMMES
Learning at the Faculty of Consumer Sciences is backed by practical sessions in laboratories; workshops and a library within the campus. Our aim is to keep students up-to-date with latest technology and trends.
Degree programmes
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In order to enter the University to study for any degree programme, you MUST have a minimum of SIX CREDIT PASSES (C GRADE OR BETTER) in the SGCSE/IGCSE, and these must include passes at C GRADE OR BETTER IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND FOUR OTHER RELEVANT SUBJECTS.
The Faculty of Consumer Sciences offers the following degree programmes;
- Bachelor of Science in Consumer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Consumer Science Education
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Nutrition and Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Textile and Apparel Design and Management
Special Entry Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Consumer Sciences Programmes
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EGSCE/IGSCE Admissions
Candidates must have an International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)/Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education (SGCSE); or another internationally recognized, comparable certificate. All candidates must have at least credit passes (C grades or better) in English Languages, Mathematics, and two Science subjects. A credit pass in Home Economics, or Home Management or Food and Nutrition or Fashion and Fabrics (for any Consumer Science related degree programme) will be accepted as a Science subject. The Science subjects will include: Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Biology, Integrated Science and Combined Science.
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A Level Admissions
A student may be exempted from taking courses already passed at “A” Level with a C grade or better.
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Diploma Admissions
Applicants wishing to study for a B.Sc. Degree in Faculty of Consumer Sciences must have:
Completed the relevant 2-year Diploma Programme in the Faculty of Agriculture, UNESWA, or its equivalent. Such candidates will be admitted to year 1 of the degree programme.
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Completed the relevant 3-year Diploma Programme in the Faculty of Agriculture, UNESWA or its equivalent.
Such candidates will be admitted to Level 3 of the degree programme.
i. Candidates admitted under Diploma level admission shall receive exemption from equivalent courses, taken during the diploma programme. Exemption from such courses may be approved by the Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty of Consumer Sciences Board, which shall have determined the courses from which candidates may be exempted for each programme.
ii. Candidates admitted under diploma admissions shall be required to take courses in Level 1 or Level 2 not taken during the diploma programme.
iii. For candidates admitted under diploma admission, the relevant diploma shall be: Diploma in Home Economics Education for B.Sc. (Consumer Science. Ed.) Or Diploma in Home Economics for other Consumer Science related programmes.
Bachelor of Science in
Consumer Science / Education
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About the Programme
The B.Sc. COS/COSE programmes equips the student with a broad foundation in all the areas of Consumer Sciences with an entrepreneurial orientation and professional skills for community development in the government and non-government sectors. The purpose of the programme is to train personnel who will help urban and rural individuals, households and communities to deal with their socio-economic problems for the improvement of quality of life. The purpose of the COSE programme is to prepare teachers who will impart skills, knowledge and attitudes that will enable the Swazi child to manage adult challenges while inculcating an entrepreneurial spirit.
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Some of the Courses
• Food Security • Household Technology & Management • Research Methods • Apparel Construction III • Applied Agricultural Statistics • Gender and Development • Apparel Pattern Design • Textile Science • Creative Textiles • Adult Psychology
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Job Opportunities
Self-employment; Community developers, extension workers, research officers, Gender & development, Social welfare, Food Security programming, Counseling Teaching; Curriculum development
Bachelor of Science in
Food Science Nutrition & Technology
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About the Programme
Studying Food Science, Nutrition and Technology empowers an individual to make a meaningful contribution towards the country’s economy and food security through improved food preservation and the provision of safe and nutritious foods.
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Some of the Courses
• Principles of Food Engineering • Food Science • Human Nutrition • Meal Planning and Preparation • Biochemistry • Microbiology • Food Service Management & Catering • Food Machinery and Plant Design • Food Microbiology • Entrepreneurship • Organization and Human Resource Management • Food Ingredient Technology • Food Safety & Public Health • Food Preservation • Food Quality Assurance and Control • Fermentation Technology • Clinical Nutrition • Food Packaging & Transportation • Process Control and Automation
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Job Opportunities
The field of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology is multidisciplinary, which opens up a myriad of job and entrepreneurial opportunities. Graduates may find employment in quality, R&D, sales, marketing, and manufacturing departments in private companies or in government and parastatal organisations or they may start up their own food processing businesses and become employers.
Bachelor of Science in
Textile and Apparel Design and Management
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About the Programme
The B.Sc. TADM program is a dynamic training platform focusing on five technical areas: Apparel Design and Production, Creative arts, Textile Testing and Evaluation, Textile Design and Production, Fashion Business. It is primarily designed to prepare students for sustainable self-employment enabled through Entrepreneurship and Field Attachment.
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Some of the Courses
• Textile Care • Apparel Pattern Design • Textile Science • Visual Merchandising • Accessories Designing • Creative Textiles • Fibre Chemistry • Operation and Maintenance of Sewing Machines • Apparel Construction • Fabric Construction • Fashion and Creative Illustration • Principles of Marketing and Retailing; • Dress and Human Behaviour
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Job Opportunities
After a successful completion of the degree programme, students can be self- employed as Fashion designers, Textile designers, Accessory designers, image consultants, Pattern makers, Costume designers, Fashion Stylists, Photographers, Alternative employment can be as: Visual Merchandisers, Apparel Buyers, Textile Technologists, and Quality Evaluators as these are a growing career sector escalated by the digital revolution
POST GRADUATE programmes
Master's Programmes
The University wide research agenda captured and identified research needs from each faculty as per the input from societal and stakeholder needs.
The Faculty of Consumer Sciences’ drafted its research agenda to highlight research needs across the sub-disciplines within the broader Consumer Science field.
- Household food security and livelihoods
- Consumer protection
- Nutrition and health
- Sustainable development
- Value addition of products (food, clothing / fibres)
Master of Science in
Consumer Science Education
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About the Programme
The general objective of the M.Sc. COSE Programme is to meet human resource requirements for teaching and managerial positions particularly for the educational system within Swaziland and beyond
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Some of the Courses
Core Courses
• Administration and Resource Management for Educational Leaders • Education for Sustainable Development • Quantitative Research Methods in Education • Special Needs Education • Curriculum Theory & Innovations in Consumer Science • Qualitative Research Methods in Education • Seminar in Consumer Science Education • Measurement and Testing in Consumer Science • Vocational Education in Consumer Science
Electives Courses
• Advanced Teaching Methods • Educational Policy Studies • Counselling and Student Welfare -
Job Opportunities
Curriculum Design and Development; Examinations Councils; College Teacher Educators; Education Administration; Human Resource Educators; COS-related business and industry; Women and Youth Life Skills Educators; School System Inspectorate; Coordinators and Supervisors of Field Based Experiences for high and tertiary education students; Consultants in Education and Training; Education Research; Self-employment
Master of Science in
Food Science & Technology
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About the Programme
The general objective of the M.Sc. COSE Programme is to meet human resource requirements for teaching and managerial positions particularly for the educational system within Swaziland and beyond.
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Some of the Courses
Core Courses
• Food Chemistry and Analysis • Food Microbiology and Safety • Research Methods and Data Analysis • Applied Economic Analysis • Sugar and Confectionary Processing Technology • Cereal Science and Technology • Root Crops and Tuber Processing
• Food Processing Technology • Food Biotechnology • Product and Development Sensory Analysis • Food Quality Assurance and Legislation • Seminar • Fruit and Vegetable Processing Technology • Operations Management • Small scale Food Processing Technologies -
Job Opportunities
Graduates may find employment in quality, R&D, sales, marketing, and manufacturing departments in private companies or in government and parastatal organisations or they may start up their own food processing businesses and become employers.
Master of Science in
Textiles
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About the Programme
The general objective of the course is to train professionals for the public and private sectors; industry, research institutions and academia in Textiles and Apparel Design as well as Textile Science and Technology to face current and emerging challenges in the industry in Swaziland and beyond. It is co-offered by the Textiles and Apparel Design and Chemistry Departments. The programme offers two options namely: Textile Science and Technology (TST) and Textile and Apparel Design (TAD).
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Some of the Courses
Core Courses
• Product Development in Textiles • Textile Quality Management • Research Methods and Data Analysis • Textile Finishing and Printing • Apparel Design and Production Enterprise • Advanced Computer Integration in Apparel Enterprise • Textile and Apparel Merchandising • Testing and Evaluation of Textiles and Apparel • Textile & Apparel Design Seminar • Yarn and Fabric Production Technology • Textile Science & Technology Seminar
Electives • Product Development in Apparel • Advanced Textile Science • Technical Textiles • Analytical Chemistry I • Analytical Chemistry II • Biochemistry -
Job Opportunities
Research officers in private institutions and development specialists or product developers, production managers, apparel retail managers, quality control and assurance managers, standards experts in wet processing in textiles, consultants in textile related fields, Academia in Textile and Apparel Design as well as Textile Science and Technology and self-employment.
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About Us
The Faculty of Consumer Sciences offers a diverse yet integrated menu of scientific and technical courses to enable a better understanding of factors impacting consumers’ general well-being and in achieving an improved quality of life.